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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Club America
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COMPETITION :
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Club Friendlies
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| DATE: |
22-12-2023
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TIME:
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07.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
06.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Cotton Bowl
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Predicted Line-Up
FC Barcelona Predicted lineup:
Pena; Cancelo, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; Gundogan, Romeu, Pedri; Raphinha, Felix, Torres
Club America Predicted lineup:
Luis Malagón, Luis Fuentes, Miguel Layún, Igor Lichnovsky, Sebastián Cáceres, Jonathan Dos Santos, Diego Valdés, Alejandro Zendejas, Álvaro Fidalgo, Henry Martín, Julián Quiñones
Barcelona and Club America Set for Showdown in Charity Friendly at the Cotton Bowl
Barcelona and Club America are gearing up for an exciting club friendly scheduled to take place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Thursday. The match carries not only the anticipation of a thrilling encounter but also a noble cause, as both teams aim to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Otis.
Barcelona enters the friendly on the back of a hard-fought 3-2 home victory over Almeria in their final La Liga game of 2023. Despite twice taking the lead in the match, the Catalans faced resilient opposition as Almeria fought back on both occasions. Sergi Roberto emerged as the hero, completing a brace with a goal nine minutes before the end of regulation time. The victory served as a positive conclusion to Barcelona's La Liga campaign.
Club America, the Mexican champions, secured their spot in the friendly with an impressive 3-0 victory over UANL Tigres in the second leg of the Liga MX Apertura final. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a goalless regulation time in the second leg, Julian Quinones, Richard Sanchez, and Jonathan Rodriguez all found the back of the net during extra time, sealing their triumph.
Beyond the competitive nature of the match, the friendly takes on added significance as both teams join forces to support those affected by Hurricane Otis. The charitable aspect of the encounter adds a commendable layer to the football spectacle, showcasing the sport's ability to bring communities together for a greater cause.
Football enthusiasts can look forward to an entertaining clash between two prestigious clubs, all while contributing to a meaningful initiative to aid the victims of Hurricane Otis.